A 3885 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires construction of sidewalks along certain routes within certain radius of public schools.

This bill requires New Jersey counties and municipalities to build and maintain sidewalks within a two-mile radius of elementary public schools and a 2.5-mile radius of secondary public schools, specifically on streets used by students that are deemed hazardous under existing safety criteria. It allows local governments to fund these sidewalks using permit fees, donations, grants, or other available funds. The law applies to all public schools (including those partially funded by state/local sources) and takes effect immediately. It directly affects school districts, local infrastructure planning, and students walking to school along designated routes.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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